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New DCC compliance reminders: self-inspection, track and trace, and premises diagrams

Sep 10
3 min read

The Department of Cannabis Control released a set of compliance reminders for cultivators, nurseries, and processors. They cover three areas worth reviewing before your next inspection: a self-inspection checklist, track and trace timelines, and keeping your premises diagram accurate. Here is what you need to know.


The self-inspection checklist


The DCC put together a checklist to help you review the conditions of your facility before a routine compliance inspection. The items represent the major areas the compliance team evaluates.


The checklist covers:


  • Inventory management and track and trace requirements

  • Premises and cultivation plan documents

  • Designated canopy areas

  • Pesticides

  • Water source

  • Power source

  • Light pollution

  • Weighing devices and weighmaster requirements

  • Records


Keep in mind that the checklist is not exhaustive and is not a substitute for meeting all the statutory and regulatory requirements that apply to your license type. View the breakdown of the DCC checklist.


Track and trace timelines to keep on your radar


Track and trace reporting remains one of the top cited violations, and keeping your system updated at all times is what keeps you compliant. Here are the timelines to work from.

Report immediately: if you lose access to the track and trace system for a period exceeding 72 hours, you must report it to DCC right away.


Within 24 hours, you must:


  • Report any significant discrepancies in inventory to DCC

  • Confirm and accept or reject transfer manifests


Additional 24-hour situations are listed in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 4, section 15049.


Within three calendar days, you must:


  • Record receipt of plant and package tags

  • Correct any data errors

  • Record any plants destroyed during the growing period

  • Record the movement of any immature plant into the mature canopy area, and immediately apply the assigned individual plant tag to each plant

  • Apply immature plant tags to plants received from a licensed nursery

  • Record the harvesting of a mature plant, or any portion of a mature plant


Within 10 calendar days of receiving a new license, you must:


  • Complete the track and trace credentialing process

  • Place your first order for plant or package tags


At least once every 30 calendar days, you must:


  • Reconcile all on-site cannabis inventory with the information in your track and trace account

  • Review your authorized users and remove anyone no longer authorized to enter information in the system


Make sure your premises diagram is accurate


When DCC inspects your premises, they verify that the diagram in your license record matches your actual licensed premises. If the two do not match, you may be subject to disciplinary action.


If you are planning a change to your premises, review CCR section 15027, Modification of Premises or Operations, to determine whether the change is "material" or "substantial." Material or substantial changes require written approval from DCC before you make the change. If your change is not material or substantial, you do not need prior approval, but you are required to submit the updated diagram to DCC within three business days of completing the change.


To request a modification or submit an updated diagram, the designated responsible party (DRP) must:



Before editing your diagram, review CCR section 15006, Premises diagram.


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